GTA IV on 360 to have exclusive multiplayer mode? Not so fast

Microsoft's Don Mattrick tells Major Nelson that GTA IV will have exclusive …

In an interview with Major Nelson, Microsoft's VP of Interactive Entertainment Don Mattrick made some seemingly telling statements. "I'm really excited with its downloadable content and online multiplayer support," he said, speaking of Grand Theft Auto IV, "again, that's something that's unique to 360." While we already knew that the 360 had secured some exclusive downloadable content, this statement makes it appear as if it will have exclusive online multiplayer support as well.

In response to Mattrick's remarks, Rockstar sent a statement to Next Generation in an attempt to clarify things. "As we've said previously, both versions of the game will have an online multiplayer component," the e-mail explained.

So what we have here are two possibilities: either Mattrick slipped up and said something that was completely false, or the 360 will feature some sort of exclusive multiplayer component, be it a unique mode, options, or what have you. With a game this big, any exclusive content is a big weapon; we'll be keeping our eye on the online mode of GTA4.